Archives for: August 2010
August 17th, 2010
Why Are They Called Corn Binders?
Written by: John
Published on August 17th, 2010 @ 12:45:48 pm , using 136 words, 1411 views
Published on August 17th, 2010 @ 12:45:48 pm , using 136 words, 1411 views
Posted in Miscellaneous
In response to an interesting comment, I thought I'd post the short answer to a question I get from time to time... Why are old International Harvester trucks called corn binders?It actually goes all the way back to when Cyrus McCormick invented the firs… more »
August 3rd, 2010
Ode to an Old Friend
Written by: John
Published on August 3rd, 2010 @ 11:46:58 am , using 334 words, 311 views
Published on August 3rd, 2010 @ 11:46:58 am , using 334 words, 311 views
Posted in Restoration
Susan and I caught up with an old friend last weekend... my first International pickup - "Corny" (1953 R-110 Series). I haven't seen Corny since 1991 (it had been involved in an accident with a drunk driver who apparently didn't know what a red octagona… more »